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@trezzer this just confirmed that my instinct to use paper in my classroom is the right one! I feel it’s especially important for English teachers more than others to offer students this dissenting voice. My school, like most others, is jumping on the AI bandwagon with gusto. I joined the AI committee just to show up at the meetings to be like Cassandra and warn them of the dangers.
@imaginaryuncle @trezzer Same generation, I'm also shifting to paper and finding students appreciate the slowness. I enjoy reading the cyber people's takes here, helps me understand the issues with a little bit more nuance. Once you get the hang of curating your feed, you'll be fine. Also, topics can be seasonal. More gardening posts in Northern Hemisphere spring/summer, more knitting, woolcraft in NH winter. Southern hemisphere people are a nice reminded that the world is round. Take your time!
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Hi! I’m new here. I’ve tried Mastodon a couple times but maybe third time’s the charm! I have become increasingly disillusioned by mainstream social media and I’m searching for ways to connect with other people outside of an algorithm.
I teach high school English and I read a lot. Currently at book 92 of a read around the world project. I was a teen in the 90s and still trying to keep my grunge phase alive. I love art and film too.
Hope to meet some likeminded people!
@imaginaryuncle I'd love to hear your thoughts on Alice Munro and Southern Ontario Gothic Lit! -
Hi! I’m new here. I’ve tried Mastodon a couple times but maybe third time’s the charm! I have become increasingly disillusioned by mainstream social media and I’m searching for ways to connect with other people outside of an algorithm.
I teach high school English and I read a lot. Currently at book 92 of a read around the world project. I was a teen in the 90s and still trying to keep my grunge phase alive. I love art and film too.
Hope to meet some likeminded people!
@imaginaryuncle Welcome back! It took me 3 goes before I committed and I've never looked back. Hope it works out for you this time.
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Hi! I’m new here. I’ve tried Mastodon a couple times but maybe third time’s the charm! I have become increasingly disillusioned by mainstream social media and I’m searching for ways to connect with other people outside of an algorithm.
I teach high school English and I read a lot. Currently at book 92 of a read around the world project. I was a teen in the 90s and still trying to keep my grunge phase alive. I love art and film too.
Hope to meet some likeminded people!
@imaginaryuncle
Welcome (back) to the Fediverse!I'm curious about your read around the world project, would you mind giving further info?
The absence of an algorithm is often hard when trying to find like-minded individuals, try following #art, #fediart, #movies, #books, #bookstodon
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Hi! I’m new here. I’ve tried Mastodon a couple times but maybe third time’s the charm! I have become increasingly disillusioned by mainstream social media and I’m searching for ways to connect with other people outside of an algorithm.
I teach high school English and I read a lot. Currently at book 92 of a read around the world project. I was a teen in the 90s and still trying to keep my grunge phase alive. I love art and film too.
Hope to meet some likeminded people!
@imaginaryuncle
Welcome and best of luck to you!@FediTips Is a wonderful resource, plus what others have already said here.
I’m a writer and storyteller; I keep some of my stories pinned to my profile. Pinning is a good way to highlight your interests and/or a basic introduction of yourself.
You’ll definitely find lots of folks interested in what you’re reading!
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@NickSchwanck @rustyferris @imaginaryuncle just realized this year how bad my hearing is now. Same reason - concerts and playing in bands, mostly in the 90s but also beyond. Tinnitus is peculiar and a bit shitty.
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Hi! I’m new here. I’ve tried Mastodon a couple times but maybe third time’s the charm! I have become increasingly disillusioned by mainstream social media and I’m searching for ways to connect with other people outside of an algorithm.
I teach high school English and I read a lot. Currently at book 92 of a read around the world project. I was a teen in the 90s and still trying to keep my grunge phase alive. I love art and film too.
Hope to meet some likeminded people!
@imaginaryuncle Welcome
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@imaginaryuncle Also an INFJ here. We rule!
@dancingtreefrog oh yes we do!!
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@NickSchwanck @rustyferris @imaginaryuncle absolutely agree! Life is short and music is crucial, some hearing damage nonwithstanding.
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Hi! I’m new here. I’ve tried Mastodon a couple times but maybe third time’s the charm! I have become increasingly disillusioned by mainstream social media and I’m searching for ways to connect with other people outside of an algorithm.
I teach high school English and I read a lot. Currently at book 92 of a read around the world project. I was a teen in the 90s and still trying to keep my grunge phase alive. I love art and film too.
Hope to meet some likeminded people!
@imaginaryuncle I'm vintage 74. I read a lot, but rarely talk about the books. I used to blog about books, but it became exhausting. Currently reading the Cradle series. Married to a librarian.
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@dancingtreefrog oh yes we do!!
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@imaginaryuncle I'm vintage 74. I read a lot, but rarely talk about the books. I used to blog about books, but it became exhausting. Currently reading the Cradle series. Married to a librarian.
@vollink what I find depressing about trying to talk about books online is how fewer and fewer people care about it with each passing year. Reading culture is dismal these days.
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@imaginaryuncle
Welcome and best of luck to you!@FediTips Is a wonderful resource, plus what others have already said here.
I’m a writer and storyteller; I keep some of my stories pinned to my profile. Pinning is a good way to highlight your interests and/or a basic introduction of yourself.
You’ll definitely find lots of folks interested in what you’re reading!
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@FediThing thank you!
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@imaginaryuncle
Welcome (back) to the Fediverse!I'm curious about your read around the world project, would you mind giving further info?
The absence of an algorithm is often hard when trying to find like-minded individuals, try following #art, #fediart, #movies, #books, #bookstodon
@alex hi! Thanks for the hashtag tip. I was feeling pretty burnt out so I set myself the challenge to read a book from every country. The rule is that the author has to be born there. I just look up books from the country I want to read from and choose what sounds good to me. I also read recommendations sent to me by others. I’m tracking it on Instagram so far. I can send a link if you’re interested to see what I’ve done!
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@imaginaryuncle Welcome back! It took me 3 goes before I committed and I've never looked back. Hope it works out for you this time.
@sjpurrs third time seems to be the charm!
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@sjpurrs third time seems to be the charm!
@imaginaryuncle It certainly does. In my case, I committed to being more interactive and that made me feel more connected. It really is a pleasant environment to be in.
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@imaginaryuncle I'd love to hear your thoughts on Alice Munro and Southern Ontario Gothic Lit!
@plzupgrademe I have lots to say about Southern (US) Gothic! Flannery O’Connor is one of my favourite writers. But please educate me on what Southern Ontario Gothic is. I’d love to learn! As for Munro, I used to love her short stories but I’ve sadly let the controversy with her daughter colour my judgment of her work. It’s a triggering situation.
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